Before I get into the important issues with this complex, let me give you my honest opinion and recommendation...
This is one of the better complexes in the area by far for the listed prices, but if you choose to live here, read your lease, argue what you can, and record every interaction and charge on your account that you possibly can in case you need it (which you probably will, as these issues have started becoming more common the longer I've lived here). If you practice good communication, keep records, and have the money you actually need to live here, then you'll do just fine and enjoy Village on the Parkway! Here's the catch:
MORE EXPENSIVE THAN THEY SAY!
Let me be clear... I've lived here across two units for over two years, and I loved my experience. I made many friends here, and I'm glad I chose VotP. That being said, I believe it is overpriced for the sheer fact that I pay more than originally advertised--even at a discount on monthly rent--by roughly $30 more than the higher average advertised on paper and the website. Despite most of us being out of the apartment over holiday periods for weeks at a time and double-checking that lights are off, we have yet to see our utility bills lower respectively. To our surprise, they have only gotten more expensive.
READ YOUR LEASE AND ARGUE WITH MANAGEMENT.
Taken directly from my lease: "Resident may be paying for part of the utility usage in common areas or in other residential units..." They will charge a $10 administrative fee on top of your utilities, which is not reflected on paper or online, and you are expected to pay for part of the utilities for the complex--which includes other residential units! If you decide to live here, max out the provided ranges of charges and expect to pay $30-$50 more per month. Everyone I have talked to about this who lives here has said the same thing: it is more expensive than expected.
KEEP RECORD OF EVERYTHING.
Take as many screenshots and pictures as possible. Record cleaning checks, conversations with management, and any other interactions.
This is only the tip of the iceberg. I could also talk about the hot tub and pool being out of order for days to weeks at a time at random, fire pits having broken ignition or missing keys, or poor communication with the office. Any reviews you read that mention an employee's name you can ignore, as they are probably only there to receive a discount on key replacements or other deals made to make this complex look good. I would know--I have been offered such deals. read more